Buyer / Senior Buyer – Giftware

Company: JOE DAVIES (MANCHESTER) LIMITED
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Rare Career Opportunity! Buyer / Senior Buyer – Giftware

Due to expansion we’re looking for an experienced buyer to join our team!

Joe Davies is an employee-owned importer and distributor of giftware to the independent retail trade. Established over 100 years ago, we’ve built a reputation for outstanding customer service and an ever-evolving range of over 10,000 product lines across multiple brands.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, values-driven company and take ownership across a range of buying collections.

What You’ll Do:

  • Find and develop new products across multiple gifting categories, from home to occasion giftware.
  • Build strong relationships with existing suppliers and develop new suppliers.
  • Undertake extensive Far East visits to factories and trade shows.
  • Represent Joe Davies at trade shows and customer events.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Someone with a keen commercial eye for product and extensive experience in a wholesale, distribution or retail buying environment.
  • A proven track record in giftware.
  • Ability to develop a range.
  • Far East experience with a willingness to travel.
  • Understand and have experience of importing.
  • Experience in Licensing development / working with an artist an advantage.
  • A professional, customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, organised, and enthusiastic — a genuine people person.
  • A strong track record of developing and maintaining successful business relationships.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a passionate, supportive team
  • Enjoy a varied and rewarding role in a growing company
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Company car, generous pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Birthday Day Off
  • Staff discounts



If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and you are looking for an exciting long-term role, we’d love to hear from you.

Posted: September 23rd, 2026